President Vo Van Thuong and APEC leaders at the working session. Photo: VNA
This is the first activity of the Leaders at the APEC Summit 2023.
In his opening remarks, US President Joe Biden affirmed that with the theme "Sustainability, Climate and Just Energy Transition", the Dialogue is an opportunity for APEC Leaders and guests to discuss common regional and global challenges, discuss initiatives and solutions to promote cooperation, and work together for sustainable development goals.
US President's Special Envoy for Climate Change John Kerry reported to the Leaders an overview of the impacts of climate change as well as the importance of international cooperation in responding to climate change, reducing emissions, and protecting the environment.
APEC Leaders and guests called for enhanced international cooperation to reduce emissions, promote sustainable energy transition, and move towards green growth. Leaders shared the efforts and solutions that each economy has been implementing to address environmental and climate challenges; emphasized the importance of initiatives on resource mobilization, promoting public-private partnership for energy transition, sustainable agricultural development, green industry, and biodiversity conservation.
As the first APEC leader to speak at the discussion section of the dialogue, President Vo Van Thuong emphasized that climate change is an urgent global issue, requiring determination, political responsibility and solidarity from all economies.
The President shared Vietnam's view that climate change response is a priority in national development policy and a strong commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, reducing methane emissions, protecting forests and transitioning to energy.
The President emphasized that Vietnam is one of the first three developing countries to join the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) with the Group of International Partners and is synchronously implementing many solutions from institutional improvement to practical implementation.
The President suggested that APEC and its partners promote cooperation programs on renewable energy and greening industries; developing ecological agriculture and resource recovery; social security and equitable transition.
The President also called on developed countries and international partners to increase the sharing of scientific and technological achievements, make financial contributions, and promptly put the Loss and Damage Fund into operation to support developing and underdeveloped countries in responding to climate change. The global financial system needs to improve its ability to provide green finance and effectively mobilize resources from the private sector.
The President stressed that this is the time for all economies to realize the historic commitments they have made to protect the earth and the future of future generations.
The Leaders highly appreciated the President's speech, welcomed practical proposals and supported Vietnam's efforts towards achieving the goal of net zero emissions, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and energy transition.
* Before the dialogue, the President had discussions with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping, US President Joe Biden, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio to continue promoting and deepening relations with partners and discuss issues of mutual concern.
* On the same afternoon, President Vo Van Thuong attended the opening session of the dialogue between APEC leaders and members of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC). This is an annual activity within the framework of the APEC High-Level Week for APEC leaders to have frank and substantive exchanges and listen to recommendations from the regional business community.
According to Government Electronic Newspaper
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